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CA03 UEP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,782 mi
Last recorded129,782 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 UEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,782 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 129,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,839 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,773 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 115,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 115,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch inadequately repaired in two section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame and all suspension components corroded

nearside and offside front hubs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front and rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner arch slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside have been repaired but still showing sings of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper shock absorber mounts heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside all suspension arms and bushes worn / corroded

nearside and offside hubs corroded

slight play in lower steering column and steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front and rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner arch slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside have been repaired but still showing sings of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper shock absorber mounts heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside all suspension arms and bushes worn / corroded

nearside and offside hubs corroded

slight play in lower steering column and steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,782 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside suspension arms corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 113,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside suspension arms corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 111,947 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,938 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear suspention arms corroded

exhaust bracket broken

vacuum leak from engine

Fail 19 Aug 2016 110,934 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear suspention arms corroded

exhaust bracket broken

vacuum leak from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,674 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 108,672 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,996 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 84,125 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 75,746 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,885 miles

front brake pads low & wear on discs

Pass 4 May 2007 39,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,942 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CA03 UEP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 UEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA03 UEP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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